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Adidas launches initiative to make women feel safer while running

A study commissioned by Adidas found that 92 per cent of women are concerned for their safety when they go for a run

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The Gender Health Gap: the scandal of sexism in medicine

Dr Marieke Bigg’s new book on the gender health gap is inspired by her own experiences of medical inequality, she explains to Claire Cohen

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Always tired? Deep hibernate your way to happiness

New research says humans should sleep more than we do during the cold months, reports Sarah Rainey

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The world’s best fitness and yoga retreats

Refresh body and mind at these first-rate worldwide escapes, set in spectacular surrounds — from Spain to Sri Lanka

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Can hypnosis fix my failing fitness routine?

Many of us have already given up on our workout resolutions. Claire Cohen tries out a new class which uses a surprising technique to boost motivation

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Your little black book of London’s best acupuncturists

From bad backs to fertility concerns, angry skin or heartbreak — acupuncture can remedy it all. Martha Alexander pinpoints the most skilled practitioners in the capital

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Anyone for padel? The unstoppable rise of tennis’ cool younger sister

A-Listers can’t get enough of this tennis-squash hybrid — we’ll all be addicted soon, says Katie Strick

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How to exercise on a hangover

Top trainers and experts on what works the morning after — and what doesn’t. By Charlie Gowans-Eglinton

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How to survive a Barry's Bootcamp 'Hell Week'

Seven savage workouts in seven days. Survival requires some tactics, says Chloe Street

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Peloton for rowing: Is the new £1,400 Hydrow Wave worth the money?

The at-home rowing brand just launched a smaller, cheaper (and more colourful) ‘Wave’ model for fitness fanatics counting the pennies amid the cost-of-exercising crisis. Katie Strick takes it for a spin

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VB lifts weights now and you should too — a guide to getting started

As the designer says she’s transformed her workouts in order to become curvier, Rosie Fitzmaurice on the strength workouts and training tips you need to know

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Inside the HRT crisis driving women to the brink

As Sajid Javid enlists members of the Covid vaccine taskforce to urgently fix the hormone replacement therapy shortage, Claire Cohen reports on a national health emergency

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Prenatal depression: My pregnancy blindsided me — where’s the support?

Filmmaker Katharina Koall felt hopeless and alone while pregnant with her fourth child — until her neighbour introduced her to cold-water swimming. She hopes her documentary about the experience will help other expectant mothers who are struggling

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Best sweat-wicking activewear to keep you feeling fresh all day long

Activewear pieces designed to wick workout-induced perspiration away, no sweat

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Your ultimate marathon training diet and nutrition plan

Twelve-time marathon runner and dietitian Charlie Watson shares her expert tips and homemade recipes to power you through

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What is padel tennis and how to get playing in London?

The squash-tennis hybrid is the world’s fastest growing sport

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Super-gyms! Cardio challenges! Your guide to getting fit this summer

Let Rosie Fitzmaurice guide you through the capital’s hottest workouts

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Where to get gait analysis for running shoes in London

Training for any race starts with the right shoes, Rosie Fitzmaurice has the top spots for gait analysis in London

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How to nail your marathon training, according to the experts

From finding your rhythm to setting your goals, seasoned runners share their top tips

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So, does the 12-3-30 viral TikTok treadmill workout actually work?

Looking for a simple cardio workout that delivers? We’ve asked an expert and this walking gym routine is an effective way to burn calories

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Reverse running — have you tried the hottest new workout trend?

The fitterati’s latest trick? Running in the opposite direction. Katie Strick trials the trend (without falling over)

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7 DIY health test kits for winter wellbeing

From Numan’s finger-prick MOT kit to Medichecks’ fitness blood test, these are the health checks you can order to your door

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Let’s go! Your ultimate 2022 fitness guide

New year, new you starts here. From London’s micro-gyms to why climbing is the new sculpting cardio the A-list loves, fitness aficionado Katie Strick has your January reboot sorted

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The ultimate fitteratti Christmas gift guide

From ultra-light trainers to clever smartwatches, Katie Strick has a festive wishlist

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9Round kickboxing gym: is this London’s best kept fitness secret?

The latest boxing concept to land on UK shores is a sure-fire way to a stronger body and more resilient mind, says Ellie Davis

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Celebrity osteopath Anisha Joshi’s top tips for avoiding back pain

Whether you’ve been hunched over your kitchen table for the past two years or suffer from regular tension headaches, star spine specialist Joshi reveals her top tips for healthy bones and joints

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Hollywood’s hardest workout has landed in London—are you tough enough?

It’s the HQ for LA’s hottest bods. As the gym pops up at Mondrian Shoreditch in London, Rosie Fitzmaurice joins the fitterati

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Why have so many people taken up smoking during lockdown?

Taking up smoking in her 30s wasn’t part of the plan, but as Alexandra Jones found, during the past year or so, she wasn’t alone

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Pulling power: Why rowing is the new spinning

Step away from the Peloton — there’s a new calorie-torching, shoulder-sculpting routine the fitterati loves, says Katie Strick

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Back to the gym: the new classes and studios to book now

From roller discos to jumpboard Pilates, London’s fitness scene is more fun and varied than ever

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This is the hot new workout for autumn (and it only takes 20 minutes)

Rita Ora, Poppy Delevingne and Amelia Windsor are all hooked on this electrifying workout. Rosie Fitzmaurice gives it a go

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Why do weight loss fixes have to be so cruel?

A new weight-loss tool uses magnets to clamp teeth shut and prevent overeating - is this a step too far for diet culture?

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6am Peloton and Britney Spears: Rishi Sunak’s morning routine revealed

The Chancellor claims his workout schedule has been “destroyed by this job’, but how does he stack up to other politicians?